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General => Introductions => Topic started by: THREEPOINT on December 19, 2016, 11:27:21 AM

Title: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: THREEPOINT on December 19, 2016, 11:27:21 AM

Hi all

After many years of tenting it, I have convinced the Minister of Finance that we should upgrade to a Camper trailer. It is currently the two of us, our 3yo son and George the dog, with potentially another one on the way - kid that it is  :D

We still haven't quite decided which way we are going to go, but we aren't looking to spend a fortune (10-15K tops) - the tug is a 2010 X Trail, so it's not like we need outstanding off road capabilities.

Just to make things difficult, we are leaning more towards a hard floor as well, mainly for speed and cleanliness of pack up - either a second hand Cub or one of the imports.

We were leaning towards a Lumberjack Currawong, but aside from one bad review on here and a couple of good ones in Camper trailer Australia, I can't find out much about their trailers quality wise. I'm not expecting top of the line quality in that price range but I don't want the thing falling apart on me either....

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated :)

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: Terry W4 on December 19, 2016, 03:33:42 PM

Welcome3. and then have a look at this http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=50199.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=50199.0)

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: tracker on December 19, 2016, 03:55:26 PM

G'Day and welcome Three......Good luck with your choice........It won't be easy.... ;D ;D ;D ;D.....Just sort out what you requirements and where you wish to go.....and what your tug is able to tow......Safe and happy camping.

                                 Cheers Tracker.

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: Green rv on December 19, 2016, 03:58:28 PM

Hi 3point  and welcome to mysway
10-15 g will buy you a pretty good camper
i started off owning 2x hard floor and they are pretty good never thought i would have a soft floor.
but i sold the two i had and now have a soft floor

both have there pros and cons
-hard floors and uneven ground is a PITA
-sort floor a bit extra set up time
both options you normally need to then fit the awning after setup

i have also had a wind up camper and my revisit them again down the track
but at the moment i do like my soft floor
weight was the deciding factor and the reason i bought a soft floor

 :cheers:
Adam

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: Rob C on December 19, 2016, 08:50:37 PM

Welcome Rob & Family,

Do your home work and you will be able to get a pretty good CT for your budget.
Happy camping,

Rob

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: KingBilly on December 19, 2016, 09:30:56 PM

Welcome to myswag Rob.

Happy camping
KB

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: speewa158 on December 20, 2016, 05:52:10 AM

Welcome to MySwag  3point . Enjoy your search but remember to ask if you want to know something               :cheers:

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: THREEPOINT on December 21, 2016, 11:36:24 AM

thank you all - very excited :)

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: Bird on December 21, 2016, 11:40:41 AM

My advice - go hire a couple of trailers for a weekend... see what works for you, what doesn't and what you like/don't like... then plan.

Title: Re: Rob and family from Melb
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 17, 2017, 10:09:29 PM

Welcome to the Forum, good luck on the camper hunt. Ask away if you need any advice

GG